Rangers have claimed the club is on the brink of “disciplinary action” for the use of pyrotechnics inside football stadiums ahead of the clash with St Mirren.
The use of flares and pyrotechnics within sports stadia is illegal and Rangers have added that those supporters who use them are “at risk of arrest”.
The statement comes after Gers fans were handed an official warning for an extravagant display of pyrotechnics in a recent victory over Dundee.
Both Rangers and Dundee players were forced off the field of play, after traffic had already delayed the game before hand, as a multitude of hot flares billowed smoke onto the park.
Rangers send warning on pyrotechnics
Rangers have said that the club “regrets” the incident at Dens Park and has warned fans that as a result of an SPFL investigation, the Gers could be reprimanded.
The statement is as Follow, Follows:
“As everyone at Rangers FC prepares for a massive month of fixtures, the club reminds supporters the use of pyrotechnics is not only dangerous, but also illegal within sports stadia.
“Supporters who bring pyrotechnic devices to football matches are at risk of arrest and put the club at risk of football sanctions.
“Rangers regrets the display of pyrotechnics at Dens Park last month, which resulted in a fire alarm triggering, and our match with Dundee FC being temporarily suspended.
“This led to an investigation by the SPFL and has put Rangers in a position where a repeat has the potential for the club to be subject to disciplinary action.
“Rangers will continue to engage positively with the SPFL, Scottish FA, Police Scotland and the Scottish Government on this matter.
“The club thanks all our supporters for their fantastic, ongoing support during this busy spell of matches.”
Ultras culture across Europe
Whilst the Dundee pyrotechnics display was a very bold one, it’s important to stress the Ibrox club aren’t the only ones at the centre of the debate.
Scotland is also not the only country which is experiencing a revolution of sorts in the stand, the expansion of Ultras culture across Europe having its own impact.
But with the use of the pyrotechnic devices banned in Scotland, fans are committing a criminal offence and Rangers are clearly under pressure to clamp down.
As striking an impact as flares and pyrotechnics can have, it’s clear Scottish football is not ready to embrace them and fans are warned not to set them off inside the stadium.
